As part of Pakenham Secondary College's commitment to delivering a rich, engaging and future-focused curriculum, all Year 7 and 8 students will participate in a Passion Project each semester. These projects are a timetabled component of the curriculum and are designed to support student engagement by allowing students to explore their interests and take an active role in their learning. The program aligns with the Victorian Curriculum capabilities, particularly in the areas of critical and creative thinking, personal and social capability, effective communication, problem-solving and collaboration.

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Passion Projects provide students with the opportunity to develop transferable skills, pursue areas of genuine curiosity and strengthen connections with peers and staff through practical, hands-on activities. 

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Students are asked to indicate a first and second preference, as well as a back-up option, from the list of available projects. 

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While every effort will be made to assign students to one of their top two choices, some projects may not run if minimum numbers are not met, and others may fill quickly due to high demand. In these cases, students will be placed in their back-up option. 

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Full Passion Project descriptions can be found in the Year 7 and 8 Handbook - here. 

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Please note: Some Passion Projects may involve excursions that incur a small cost. Families will be notified in advance of any associated fees. Eligible families may use the Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund (CSEF) to help cover these costs.